2/17/2011

Ranch Dressing

I adore salads. I eat them almost everyday. They are seasonal and fresh; the possibilities are endless. But growing up, I had a problem with the All-American ranch dressing. The ranch dressing I ate as a child was made from a packet of powder-eh. In college I bought the bottle in the store-double eh. Once I found this recipe, there was no going back to the other stuff. I make it so much that I have handed over the cooking reins to my middle child to free up my time in the kitchen. She loves to make it.

We serve it on salads, use it as a dip for veggies, and I have a great cold pasta salad recipe that uses this ranch dressing (more on that one at a later time). It is simple to prepare and I always have the ingredients on hand. This ranch has the perfect balance of dairy and greens--creamy , but without too much onion or herb flavor. Once you make this recipe, you won't want to go back to any other.

In the bowl of a food processor, add the green onions, garlic, and parsley. Process until finely chopped. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and process again. Add the remaining ingredients and pulse just until combined. Dressing will keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Enjoy!

22 comments:

Nicole ~ Everyday I can't wait to get up and open up your page to see "what's on the menu" for today! Ranch dressing is a staple in our home and my daughter uses it for just about anything "dip~able"!!! I too have resorted to the popular yet ever so distasteful bottle for shear ease of it all. I can't wait to make this for her (and for us)! Once again you've posted a WINNER!

I'm excited!! I've been looking for a great ranch recipe, b/c I really despise using bottled dressings, and have yet to find one I love. I'm sure this will be the one. :) AND... I made your chocolate fallen souffle cake for Valentine's Day dessert and my husband LOVES it!!! (and so do I... perhaps too much. ;) Thanks for your great recipes!

Samantha-This is definitely "the one" in our house. I am so pleased you and your husband enjoyed the Chocolate Fallen Soufflé Cake. Thank you for taking the time to let me know and for stopping by. Happy cooking!

Hi Nicole! I am Nicole, as well. I am born and raised in Missouri but I am pretty sure God misplaced me and meant for me to live in the South. Oh well! I just found your blog via another blog and I am loving it so far! Can't wait to hear about the pasta salad you make with your wonderful Ranch dressing! My family would love that! Take care and best wishes!